The eJIH, which is no longer active, was launched in 2000 with the aim of encouraging research in international history. It embraced all aspects of the history of relations between states and societies, and aimed to promote an understanding of the breadth, depth and policy relevance of international history by examining how the politics, societies, economies and traditions of countries have shaped and influenced international relations since circa 1500.

The journal welcomed contributions from historians working on a wide range of areas, for example:

Traditional diplomatic questions;

British bilateral relations with other states and participation in wider alliances and international organisations;

Transnational history (relations between states not involving Britain);